Boca Botanas tapas bar

4.3

51 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

Innovative
Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Boca Botanas serves authentic international Latin & Spanish Tapas. All The classic small plates from Central, South America & Spain , Argentinian style skirt steak, Peruvian ceviche, Colombian empanadas, Salvadorean Pupusas, Spanish Paella and many other dishes from around the globe. We take pride in our food; all of our sauces and sides are made from scratch, daily and ingredients used for the dishes use ingredients native to its country. Try out our craft cocktails, craft beers, and wines from Latina America & Spain in an intimate setting. We are perfect for birthdays and other celebrations, date night, or just getting out for a quick bite. Our knowledgeable staff will ensure you leave satisfied. we hope you enjoy your visit and would love to hear about your experience.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(240) 702-0869
Website
http://www.bocabotanas.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Oscar Melgar

Location
239 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Neighbourhood
Gaithersburg
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Aji Chicken PinchosUS$12.00
Grilled Peruvian Chicken, Rocoto Garlic Aji
Pulled Chicken TostonesUS$9.00
Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomato Sofrito Sauce, Pico De Gallo, Fried Green Plantain, Parsley
Chicken EmpanadasUS$10.00
Yucca Crust, Potatoes, Bell Peppers, Onions, Aji Sauce
Chicken QuesadillaUS$10.00
Chicken, Onions, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese, Chimichurri, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo

Sizzling Tapas

Shrimp & ChorizoUS$17.00
Bell Peppers, Onions, Orange Citrus Sauce, Parsley
Veggie ParrilladaUS$14.00
Beets, Brussel Sprouts, Onions, Zucchini, Orange Citrus Sauce
Salmon & ScallopsUS$22.00
Brussel Sprouts, Bell Peppers, Onions, Broccoli, Orange Citrus Sauce

Ceviches

CevicheUS$14.00
Corvina, Red Onions, Cilantro, Lemon Juice, Ginger
Jicama ShrimpUS$15.00
Jicama, Lemon Juice, Serrano Peppers, Cilantro, Red Onions, Avocado, Ginger
AguachileUS$16.00
Scallops, Shrimp, Spicy Salsa Verde, Lemon Juice, Onions, Cilantro

Entree

Roatan SalmonUS$23.00
wild salmon, garlic, white wine sauce, spinach, rice
Surf and Turf SaltadoUS$24.00
sirloin strips, shrimp, chicken, sauteed peppers, onions, hand cut fries, rice, parsley
Lomo SaltadoUS$18.00
sirloin strips, sauteed peppers, onions, hand cut fries, rice, parsley
Ropa ViejaUS$16.00
braised beef, bell peppers, onions, beans, rice, parsley
Chicken Chorizo PaellaUS$21.00
cocktail chorizo, chicken, olives, peas, valencia rice, parsnip tomato pulp, parsley
Quinoa PaellaUS$15.00
quinoa, carrots, zucchini, squash, parsnip tomato pulp, Valencia rice, parsley
Seafood PaellaUS$23.00
mussels, shrimp, scallops, Valencia rice, parsnip tomato pulp, parsley

Desserts

Strawberry Cheesecake ChimichangaUS$6.00
Fresh Strawberries, cinnamon Sugar Rub
Pineapple On FireUS$10.00
Caramelized Pineapple, Homemade Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream
Tres LechesUS$6.00
Homemade Cake, Three Different Types Of Milk
ChurrosUS$8.00
Housemade Hot Chocolate Sauce

Vegetarian Tapas

Pimentos de PadronUS$10.00
Spanish Blistered Spicy Peppers, Garlic, Olive Oil, Himalayan Salt
TostonesUS$6.00
Crispy Green Plantain, Parsley, Himalayan Salt
Oliva CrostiniUS$11.00
Spanish Olives, Manchego Cheese, Tomato, Leek, Caper Garlic Aioli
Crispy Baby SpinachUS$10.00
Spinach, Pine Nuts, Pumpkin Seeds
Vegetable EmpanadaUS$8.00
Zucchini, Squash, Bell Peppers, Onions, Potato, Aji Sauce
Yucca FritaUS$5.00
Cassava Fries, Himalayan Salt, Parsley, Caper Garlic Aioli
Patatas BravasUS$7.00
Potatoes, Salsa Brava, Green Onions
Jalapeno RellenoUS$9.00
Jalapeno, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Peppers, Onions, Spanisch Olives, Pepper Jack / Cheddar
Ensalada RusaUS$11.00
Beets, Peppers, Carrots, Cabbage, Cream
Esparrago de NavarraUS$13.00
White Asparagus, basque Cheese, salsa Verde, Parsley
Avocado Hearts Of Palm SaladUS$13.00
Avocado, Hearts Of Palm, Jicama, Onions, Cilantro, Ginger, Lemon
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese SaladUS$13.00
Beets, Goat Cheese, Micro Green, Basil, Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Seafood Tapas

Kickass SalmonUS$18.00
Wild Salmon, Kickass Sauce, Strawberries, Coconut Rice
Gambas al AjilloUS$15.00
Shrimp, Garlic Cream Sauce, Olive Oil, Ciabatta, Parsley
Quinoa Crusted ShrimpUS$15.00
Crunchy Shrimp, Honey Ginger Glaze, Mashed Potatoes, Spring Onions
Saffron ScallopsUS$15.00
Saffron Reduction, Yucca Mash, Applewood Bacon Chips, Parsley
Guava Bacon Wrapped ShrimpUS$18.00
Grilled Shrimp, Sweet Guava Glaze, Applewood Bacon, Mashed Potatoes
Shrimp Scallop EnchilladaUS$17.00
Pepper Jack Cheddar, Black Beans, Onions, Cream Sauce, Yellow Rice, Micro Cilantro
BoqueronesUS$16.00
White Anchovy, Olive Oil, Garlic, Lemon, Spanish Herbs

Meat Tapas

Chorizo al Vino TinoUS$14.00
Spanish Cocktail Chorizo, Red Wine, Olive Oil, Ciabatta, Parsley
ChurrascoUS$13.00
Skirt Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Chimichurri
Yucca Con ChicharonUS$12.00
Crispy Pork Shoulder Seared In Sofrito Sauce, Pickled Cabbage, Cassava Fries, Parsley
Pupusas RevueltasUS$10.00
Pulled Pork, Mozzarella Cheese, Pickled Cabbage
Steak EmpanadaUS$11.00
Skirt Steak, Yucca Crust, Potatoes, Bell Peppers, Onions, Aji Sauce
Ropa Vieja QuesadillaUS$13.00
Cuban Braised Beef, Onions, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese, Chimichurri, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
Ropa Vieja TostonesUS$10.00
Cuban Braised Beef, Tomato Sofrito Sauce, Pico De Gallo, Crispy Green Plantain
PicanhaUS$21.00
Brazilian Grilled Steak, Habanero Salt Rub, Ensalada Rusa

What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
3.9Ambience
4.2Value

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51 Reviews

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Roni
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was superb! An eclectic mix of Latin American flavors. Service was casual and friendly.
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LaurenS
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our servers Ashley and Mike were incredible! Very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was beautiful and delicious. The portions are a bit bigger than typical tapas. Would highly recommend the Elote Loco Nachos from the Happy Hour Menu!!
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Maadi
Baltimore
28 reviews
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was good, but the place was understaffed. We ordered a handful of tapas. Two of the tapas were incorrect, which they did correct. But it was well into our meal before they remembered that we had also ordered drinks. The staff was very nice and comp'd our drinks, but by then we had a 'sour taste' in our mouths, despite the food being delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. We’ve tried the gambas al ajillo, ceviche, empanadas, churrasco, salmon, everything!! And the owner Michael is the best. Super cool and passionate guy, it comes out in the cooking. Oh and get a margarita :)
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DebZ
Baltimore
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were pleasantly surprised that everything was so tasty. This was our first time there and the 8 of us ordered about 10 different dishes. There wasn’t a single one that I wouldn’t order again.
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mjohn
VIP
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing! We ordered the yucca frites as appetizer and it came with 4 sauces - ranging from mild to hot. For entrees we got the Churasco - which was the evening’s hit especially for our 10’year old. We also got the roatan salmon (which had an amazing flavor - the salmon is layered in with spinach and rice), steak empanadas and picanha steak, and the churros for dessert. We would definitely go again!
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Nancy
Washington DC
31 reviews
3.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This was our first time at Boca Botanas. The dress code said business casual, but this place was clearly casual. There were lots of fish and vegetarian options, but many were deep fried, so not as healthy as we would have liked. The avocado-hearts of palm salad was delicious and went well with the ceviche. Portions were good sized. Overall, it was a nice having a Spanish food restaurant nearby but we probably won’t be back.
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MichelleM
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! We travel over an hour to go to this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The surf and turf saltado was amazing and the mamasita drink was really good.
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Foodie
VIP
Toronto
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good. Waitstaff was a little slow but the food came out in good time once waitstaff took the orders. Pineapple on fire dessert was not very good at all.
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Patty13
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Nice neighborhood spot. Great place to meet a friend and share tapas. Real nice group of people who manage and work there. I will go back!
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Boca Botanas tapas bar is rated 4.3 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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239 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Gaithersburg
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Oscar Melgar
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bocabotanas.com/
Phone number
(240) 702-0869

Boca Botanas tapas bar

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Order delivery or takeout

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Private dining

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Chicken Tapas

Aji Chicken PinchosUS$12.00

Pulled Chicken TostonesUS$9.00

Chicken EmpanadasUS$10.00

Chicken QuesadillaUS$10.00

Sizzling Tapas

Shrimp & ChorizoUS$17.00

Veggie ParrilladaUS$14.00

Salmon & ScallopsUS$22.00

Ceviches

CevicheUS$14.00

Jicama ShrimpUS$15.00

AguachileUS$16.00

Entree

Roatan SalmonUS$23.00

Surf and Turf SaltadoUS$24.00

Lomo SaltadoUS$18.00

Ropa ViejaUS$16.00

Chicken Chorizo PaellaUS$21.00

Quinoa PaellaUS$15.00

Seafood PaellaUS$23.00

Desserts

Strawberry Cheesecake ChimichangaUS$6.00

Pineapple On FireUS$10.00

Tres LechesUS$6.00

ChurrosUS$8.00

Vegetarian Tapas

Pimentos de PadronUS$10.00

TostonesUS$6.00

Oliva CrostiniUS$11.00

Crispy Baby SpinachUS$10.00

Vegetable EmpanadaUS$8.00

Yucca FritaUS$5.00

Patatas BravasUS$7.00

Jalapeno RellenoUS$9.00

Ensalada RusaUS$11.00

Esparrago de NavarraUS$13.00

Avocado Hearts Of Palm SaladUS$13.00

Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese SaladUS$13.00

Seafood Tapas

Kickass SalmonUS$18.00

Gambas al AjilloUS$15.00

Quinoa Crusted ShrimpUS$15.00

Saffron ScallopsUS$15.00

Guava Bacon Wrapped ShrimpUS$18.00

Shrimp Scallop EnchilladaUS$17.00

BoqueronesUS$16.00

Meat Tapas

Chorizo al Vino TinoUS$14.00

ChurrascoUS$13.00

Yucca Con ChicharonUS$12.00

Pupusas RevueltasUS$10.00

Steak EmpanadaUS$11.00

Ropa Vieja QuesadillaUS$13.00

Ropa Vieja TostonesUS$10.00

PicanhaUS$21.00

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